Buenos Aires vs El Chaltén in August

Buenos Aires is the better pick in August — 82 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Buenos Aires is cool, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.

Buenos Aires vs El ChalténAugust climate, side by side

Buenos AiresEl Chaltén
Comfort score82/100 (A)55/100 (D)
Feels-like high15°C0°C
Avg high / low17° / 9°3° / -1°
Rainfall59 mm236 mm
Rainy days522
Humidity75%83%
Air quality (AQI)3029

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Buenos Aires vs El Chaltén in August — FAQ

Is August better in Buenos Aires or El Chaltén?
Buenos Aires is the better pick in August — 82 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Buenos Aires is cool, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires vs El Chaltén in August?
In August, Buenos Aires averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 59 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 3°C high / -1°C low with about 236 mm.